Rain can't stop Misawa Air Festival 2012

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 pilot demonstrates the maneuverability of the aircraft during the Air Festival Sept. 9, 2012, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Aircraft soared through the sky while others sat static for viewing during the Air Festival. Thousands of people from across Japan visited Misawa Air Base for this annual event, which displayed the teamwork and openness shared by U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb/Released)

Rain can't stop Misawa Air Festival 2012

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 aircraft demonstrate dog fighting tactics during the Air Festival Sept. 9, 2012, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Thousands of people visited Misawa Air Base during the Air Festival to see aircraft demonstrations, static displays and flybys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb/Released)

Rain can't stop Misawa Air Festival 2012

Japan Air Self-Defense Force search and rescue team repel out of a UH-60J helicopter during the Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2012. The 2012 Misawa Air Festival featured aircraft and equipment from the U.S. military as well as Japan Air Self Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb/Released)

Rain can't stop Misawa Air Festival 2012

A U.S. Air Force pilot displays the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft’s abilities during the Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2012. Aircraft soared through the sky while others sat static for viewing during the 2012 Misawa Air Festival. Thousands of people from across Japan visited Misawa Air Base for this annual event, which displayed the teamwork and openness shared by U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb/Released)

Fighting Samurai deploys air power to OEF

Wild Weasel F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 14th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, lineup at the end of the runway and await takeoff, Aug. 13, 2012. The 14 FS members departed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Fighting Samurai deploys air power to OEF

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Raphael Baylis, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, signals to halt an F-16 Fighting Falcon for final inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2012. Wild Weasel 14th Fighter Squadron pilots and 35 AMXS maintainers departed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)